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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.86 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.86 and 168.14 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.86 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.86 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.86 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 69,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,415.89/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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